| Shape | Rigidly upright |
| Landscape | Gardens, Vertical Accent, Mass Planting, Groundcover, Bog Gardens |
| Propagation | Propagate by dividing rhizome. |
| Cultivation | This perennial does best in partial shade to shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, neutral soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. |
| Habitat | China, Burma |
| Leaf Description | Mature leaves are large, pleated, palmate with 5-8 lobes, resembling the leaves of a horse chestnut tree. They emerge dark brown in spring, turning dark green in colour throughout the season. |
| Flower Description | Bold plumes of lightly-scented rose flowers. |
